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#244313 - 04/03/12 01:23 AM New AMK Sport Utility Blanket
LED Offline
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Registered: 09/01/05
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Has anyone pre-ordered one of these? Looks like nice upgrade to the AMK Heatsheet. I like the grommets and more durable design.

http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/product.php?product=258&catname=Shelter&prodname=Sport Utility Blanket

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#244317 - 04/03/12 02:04 AM Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket [Re: LED]
gonewiththewind Offline
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Registered: 10/14/08
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It is about time! Those orange space blankets were getting hard to find, only green ones around here.

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#244325 - 04/03/12 05:30 AM Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket [Re: LED]
Glock-A-Roo Offline
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Registered: 04/16/03
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It's hard to see what's new or different about this model as compared to the durable, grommeted ones that have been around for 20 years or so.

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#244329 - 04/03/12 09:07 AM Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket [Re: Glock-A-Roo]
LED Offline
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Originally Posted By: Glock-A-Roo
It's hard to see what's new or different about this model as compared to the durable, grommeted ones that have been around for 20 years or so.


Price and weight maybe (11.3oz)? I agree, not an original design or anything. But if its as durable as they claim, it would make a nice addition to my kit.

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#244330 - 04/03/12 10:27 AM Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket [Re: LED]
Phaedrus Offline
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Registered: 04/28/10
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Loc: Big Sky Country
At first blush they look virtually identical to the venerable Grabber's blanket at twice the price. That said, I'd like to try one to see they've improved the classic design.
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#244331 - 04/03/12 11:01 AM Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket [Re: LED]
gonewiththewind Offline
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I just have trouble finding the old ones in orange sometimes. I use them for my scouts. I don't like to give them subdued colors, makes them harder to track down. Another source would be good.

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#244332 - 04/03/12 11:41 AM Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket [Re: LED]
Phaedrus Offline
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Registered: 04/28/10
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I agree 100%. I consider myself a "survivor" not a "survivalist". While I can envision a scenario when I'd want to escape detection, probably 98% of the time I'll be hoping to be seen. And yeah, the Orange do seem hard to find.

And I guess that $22 is MSRP- probably they'll be cheaper on the open market.
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#244339 - 04/03/12 01:51 PM Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket [Re: LED]
Snake_Doctor
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Kinda heavy. And expensive.

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#244340 - 04/03/12 01:52 PM Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket [Re: gonewiththewind]
Snake_Doctor
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only silver ones in my neck of the woods

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#244344 - 04/03/12 02:59 PM Re: New AMK Sport Utility Blanket [Re: LED]
GoatMan Offline
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Registered: 08/17/07
Posts: 119
My question is, what size is it?

Did anyone also notice the new Escape Bivvy, it looks like it may be a next generation of the Thermal Bivvy. They don't state what percent of your body heat it reflects, but it is breathable. That's a huge plus. I have both the Emergency Bivvy and the Thermal Bivvy and have used the Thermal Bivvy multiple times. I must admit, I'm curious about the new Escape Bivvy, but it sure is expensive!

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